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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,624.53, 25,702.35 and 10,127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,624.53, 25,702.35 and 10,127.22 is: 13,975.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,624.53 : 25,702.35 = 10,127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,624.53/25,702.35 = 10,127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,624.53x = 25,702.35 × 10,127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,624.53x = 260,293,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,293,352.97/18,624.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.83

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